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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 549.18 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 549.18 and 350.28 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 549.18 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/549.18 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 549.18 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 192,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,366.77/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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